Jorkata Gaon Panchayat, Machkhowa
Jorkata is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Dhemaji district of Assam. It falls under the Machkhowa Anchalik Panchayat and Dhemaji Zila Parishad. Jorkata Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Dakhin Jorkata, Durpadi Pathar, and Jorkata Ahom. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jorkata Gaon Panchayat
Jorkata Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jorkata Gaon Panchayat
Jorkata Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jorkata Gaon Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Machkhowa Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jorkata Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dhemaji Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jorkata Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jorkata Gaon Panchayat
Where is Jorkata Gaon Panchayat located?
Jorkata Gaon Panchayat is located in the Dhemaji district of Assam. It falls under the Machkhowa Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Jorkata Gaon Panchayat?
16 villages come under Jorkata Gaon Panchayat: Dakhin Jorkata, Durpadi Pathar, Jorkata Ahom, Jorkata Konch, and Jorkata Nepali and 11 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Jorkata Gaon Panchayat come under?
Jorkata Gaon Panchayat comes under Machkhowa Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhemaji district.
Which District Panchayat does Jorkata Gaon Panchayat come under?
Dhemaji Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jorkata Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Jorkata Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Machkhowa Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Dhemaji Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jorkata Gaon Panchayat?
Jorkata Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jorkata Gaon Panchayat do?
Jorkata Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.